Axiomatics, the leading supplier of XACML based authorization solutions, is partnering with First Point Global, experts in identity management solution delivery.

April 7, 2011 Stockholm – Axiomatics AB, the leading developer of externalized authorization solutions, today announced it is partnering with First Point Global, a well-known expert at implementing best-in-class identity management solutions. With this agreement, First Point Global becomes an official reseller and solutions delivery partner for Axiomatics in the Asia Pacific region.

Established in 2006, Axiomatics continues to be the leader for scalable, externalized authorization solutions built on the XACML standard. Axiomatics is a pioneer in its field, committed to providing ABAC (Attribute Based Access Control) solutions that offer a new paradigm in authorization management. Furthermore, the company has contributed considerable intellectual capital to the XACML standards process at OASIS. First Point Global is a highly acclaimed organization in the field of identity management, thanks to years of experience in delivering successful solutions across several industry verticals in Australia and the broader Asia Pacific region.

“At First Point Global we seek out best-in-class technology partners that can enhance and support our identity and access management offering,” says John Havers, CEO and founder of First Point Global. “As the leading independent supplier of XACML based authorization solutions, Axiomatics was the logical choice for us to partner with.”

“As we continue to expand, and interest in ABAC authorization solutions continues to grow, finding outstanding partners that can represent us in new markets is imperative,” says Babak Sadighi, Axiomatics CEO and co-founder. “We are very happy to become a part of the First Point Global offering, which already includes solutions from some of our other strategic partners. Furthermore, this agreement will not only bring us closer to the Asia Pacific market, it will also open up opportunities for us within a wider scope of industries.”

About Axiomatics

Axiomatics, located in Stockholm, Sweden, is the leading provider of fine-grained and attribute-based authorization (ABAC) solutions. The company has a global customer base within healthcare, finance, manufacturing and the public sector, among others. The Axiomatics Policy Server (APS) protects systems against unauthorized use while enabling smooth sharing of information within and across enterprise borders. Axiomatics actively contributes to the development of the XACML standard and has editorial responsibilities within the OASIS Technical Committee.

About First Point Global

First Point Global is a leading independent identity and access management (IAM) solutions company. It helps organisations manage key information assets for measurable commercial outcomes including access management for compliance and audit; automated user provisioning for increased operational efficiency and cost savings; and enhanced access enablement and control for extended business reach. First Point Global partners with best of breed technology companies to deliver state-of-the-art capabilities and services. Its customers include major banking, insurance, telecommunications, media, retail, education and government organisations in Australia, New Zealand and Asia. Visit www.firstpointglobal.com to learn more.

Contact Information:

Elisa Tweedie, Marketing Manager
First Point Global
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